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Strengthening Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests Over $18.6 Million in Housing and Infrastructure Projects to Help Areas Previously Impacted by Hurricane Ida Continue to Rebuild and Recover
March 28, 2025
This funding supports 16 projects in federally-designated disaster areas in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Making housing more affordable and accessible is a top priority of Governor Josh Shapiro, which […]
Building Resilient Communities: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $87 Million to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Safe, Reliable Transportation
February 24, 2025
Today’s awards through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help fund 223 transportation improvement projects statewide, improving the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Increase Number of Advanced Welders, Boost Manufacturing Industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania
February 19, 2025
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program builds on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to build a classroom-to-career manufacturing pipeline. The Governor’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doubles down on workforce development and investing […]
What Business Owners, Elected Officials, and Economic Development Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Investments to Create Jobs and Drive Economic Growth
January 27, 2025
Pennsylvania has secured over $3 billion in private sector investments since Governor Shapiro took office – and this week alone, over $20 million in new investments that will create over […]
Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Shapiro Administration Invests in Italian Pasta Maker Il Pastaio’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Union County
January 23, 2025
The Commonwealth’s strong manufacturing and agriculture industries helped Pennsylvania beat out New York and New Jersey for this $12.5 million project that will construct a 71,300-square-foot manufacturing facility and create […]
What Small Business Owners, Local Leaders, and Legislators Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Efforts to Lower Taxes, Strengthen Main Streets, and Put Money Back in Pennsylvanians’ Pockets This Holiday Season
December 20, 2024
“Governor Shapiro’s investments in small businesses ensure Pennsylvania’s downtowns remain thriving hubs of activity, particularly during the holidays.” “We are all committed to making Pennsylvania a destination where businesses thrive, […]
Creating Jobs in Lycoming County: Shapiro Administration Investing $4.6 Million to Help PMF Industries Expand into the Clean Hydrogen Market & Grow Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Industry
December 20, 2024
The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer is investing more than $7 million in the project, which will create and retain 98 total jobs. Growing the manufacturing and energy industries is a key focus […]
Governor Shapiro Visits Small Businesses in Easton, Highlighting Shapiro Administration’s Efforts to Lower Taxes, Put Money Back in Pennsylvanians’ Pockets, and Invest in Main Streets During the Holiday Season
December 19, 2024
Governor Josh Shapiro has taken action over the last two years to reduce costs and lower taxes more than four times – easing the burden on families, seniors, and businesses […]
Shapiro-Davis Administration Opens Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program to Support and Empower Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania
December 16, 2024
Eligible educational institutions, community-based nonprofits, and economic development organizations can apply for funding through January 22, 2025, to develop Business Assistance Service Centers that will provide technical assistance and support […]
Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger Visit Phoenixville Small Businesses During Holiday Season, Highlighting the Shapiro Administration’s Action to Lower Taxes, Put Money Back in Pennsylvanians’ Pockets, and Make Investments in Our Main Streets
December 6, 2024
Governor Josh Shapiro has taken action over the last two years to reduce costs and lower taxes more than four times – easing the burden on families, seniors, and businesses […]
Governor Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll Join Utz Brands, Inc. for Major Expansion Announcement, Highlighting the Shapiro Administration’s Efforts to Create Economic Opportunity All Across Pennsylvania
December 5, 2024
The Shapiro Administration’s commitment to streamlining government operations and driving economic development has been instrumental in attracting and retaining investments in the Commonwealth. Thanks to a pivotal investment, timely coordination, […]
From Small Business Owners to Large-Scale Developers and Community Leaders: What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Work to Speed Up Government — Streamlining PLC Processes to Fuel Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth
November 26, 2024
“We proudly stand alongside Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in advancing economic growth and opportunity…strengthening the critical partnership between economic development projects and permitting agencies, fostering a streamlined, […]
Governor Shapiro Visits Major Hazle Township Development Project to Announce PA Permit Fast Track Program to Speed Up Government — Streamlining Approvals, Fueling Economic Growth, and Making Pennsylvania More Competitive
November 21, 2024
Pennsylvania is the first state to establish a project-based permitting fast track program for complex, high-impact economic development and infrastructure projects — advancing Governor Shapiro’s efforts to streamline wait times […]
Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity: Governor Shapiro Announces $2 Million Investment in York County’s Joseph Machine Company to Create Local Jobs and Grow Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Sector
November 13, 2024
Governor Shapiro’s economic development strategy is driving growth in Pennsylvania, creating local jobs, and positioning the Commonwealth as a national leader in manufacturing The grant will support the company’s 150,000-square-foot […]
Governor Shapiro Announces Historic Plan to Revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh with Targeted Investments from the Commonwealth, Local Government, the Private Sector, and Philanthropic Organizations
October 25, 2024
Governor Shapiro united Pittsburgh’s private sector, corporate leaders, local nonprofits, and county and city government behind a concrete 10-year plan to build more housing, revitalize public spaces, and improve cleanliness, […]
Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Governor Shapiro, GSK Leadership Announce the Global Biopharma Company’s Investment of up to $800 Million in Pennsylvania, Expanding its Operations and Creating Jobs in the Commonwealth
October 24, 2024
The Commonwealth is investing $21 million in the Lancaster County project, which will create 200 new, high-paying jobs As part of its largest U.S. manufacturing investment to date, GSK is […]
 Governor Shapiro Welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, Signs Sister State Agreement with Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine to Strengthen Ties
September 23, 2024
Visit highlights Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry while Pennsylvania National Guard members train Ukrainian forces overseas. Agreement with Zaporizhzhia establishes economic partnership across key industries, based on shared values and commitment to […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $500,000 to Support Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank’s New Community Kitchen in Reading
September 20, 2024
The Berks County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. […]
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive
September 12, 2024
Governor Josh Shapiro recognizes that affordable housing is key to economic development and growth across the Commonwealth First-Ever Comprehensive Housing Action Plan will guide efforts to increase housing availability, affordability, […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $58,500 in Wildheart Ministries’ Project to Increase Affordable Housing in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill Neighborhood
September 11, 2024
The Dauphin County project is one of 186 recent statewide awards through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which had its funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. […]
ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Invests $36 Million to Assist Low-Income Pennsylvanians and Improve Our Communities, Begins Accepting Applications for Additional Funding Opportunities
September 9, 2024
The Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding doubled to $72 million in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Wilkes-Barre, PA – Last week, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick […]
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2 Million in SECO/VACUUM to Bring the Company’s US Manufacturing Headquarters to Pennsylvania from Poland
August 12, 2024
The vacuum furnace manufacturer is investing $4.1 million in the expansion project, which will create and retain 61 total jobs in Crawford County. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro […]
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